Planning

Google Analytics and Webtrends WTO

RAIL DELIVERY GROUP LIMITED

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Planning

03 Jul 2025 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Delivery Group Limited, situated in London, is commencing the planning stage for a service procurement titled "Google Analytics and Webtrends WTO". This tender, classified under the services industry category, seeks to engage a UK-based Google certified service partner to manage Google Analytics 360, Google Tag Manager 360, and Big Query across core digital products. The procurement process is carried out through a competitive flexible procedure, with an expression of interest deadline on 1 February 2026. The enquiry period concludes on 25 January 2026, and the service contract is projected to be awarded by 1 July 2026. The tender encompasses diverse regions across the UK, further emphasizing its expansive reach.

This procurement opportunity offers substantial business growth potential, particularly for firms specialising in digital analytics, e-commerce, UX design, and software development services. Ideal candidates will possess expertise in Google Analytics and Webtrends technologies, alongside strong capabilities in data analysis and integration. The Rail Delivery Group's selection process targets five to six top bidders to enter the Request for Proposal stage, with the contract spanning an initial four years and possible extensions. The tender opens up avenues for businesses adept in internet and intranet software development, offering a robust platform to showcase their capabilities and secure a significant partnership in the transport and technology sectors.

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Notice Title

Google Analytics and Webtrends WTO

Notice Description

This Planned Procurement Notification (PPN) has been issued by Train Information Services Limited (TISL) trading as Rail Delivery Group (RDG) under the auspices of its members Train Operating Companies (TOCs) who operate main line passenger train services in the United Kingdom. RDG will look to procure a UK-based Google certified service partner for its ongoing Google Analytics 360 (GA4), Google Tag Manager 360 (GTM) and Big Query management across its core digital products: National Rail Enquiries (NRE), Railcard and Days Out Guide as well as the ongoing service and management of Webtrends WTO on NRE. RDG will look to award a service contract in November 2026 with a view for the incumbent service to be transferred to the winning Bidder, if necessary, tested and approved for go live on 1st April 2027. Associated licence contracts for Google Analytics and Webtrends WTO will be required from the winning Bidder in addition to the Services. The GA4 and GTM service allows RDG to record, track and measure user behaviour and ROI management information as well as manage integration scripts and tags. Webtrends WTO allows RDG to carry out conversion rate optimisation activity on NRE only. The following is a list of potential required services: * The winning Bidder will be expected to have regular, monthly meetings face to face at RDG's offices in London, as well as ad hoc meetings free of charge; * The winning Bidder will also be RDG's GA4 360 Premier Partner and Webtrends WTO partner qualified under Google Services for UX Personalisation, Site Speed and Progressive Web Apps; * E-commerce analytics * Conversion rate analysis * Progressive Web Apps * Server side analytics * OneTrust * Big Query (Enterprise level) * Bespoke LookerStudio dashboard intake and ongoing management * GDPR (Compliance and capability) * UX design and development * Transport and Travel - rail is preferable * Client credentials for all the above * Client NPS * Analytics employee size * Datalayers and tagging related to GTM. Suppliers will need to have knowledge of datalayers, building javascript variables and building tags for GA4

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Any Google Analytics or Webtrends WTO related software that may either come into existence during the contract, or are a variation of existing software

Renewal: RDG is looking to put in place a contract for four years with the ability to extend for a further four years, either as a whole or as increments of no less than six months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05580d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037000-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212220 - Internet and intranet software development services

72212221 - Internet browsing software development services

72212222 - Web server software development services

72212700 - Software development services utilities

72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems

72212982 - Configuration management software development services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Nov 2026 - 26 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAIL DELIVERY GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Sam Stevens
Contact Email
sam.stevens@raildeliverygroup.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4V 3DS
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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